Adaptive Fisheries Management in East Asia: Navigating Climate Change, POPs, and Microplastics
A special issue of Diversity (ISSN 1424-2818). This special issue belongs to the section "Biodiversity Conservation".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2027 | Viewed by 985
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Interests: climate changes; oyster reef; artificial reef; sea-weed bed; cephalopod; fish larvae and eggs; sea ranch
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Environmental and anthropogenic stressors—ranging from climate change-induced extreme weather events to persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and microplastics—are increasingly disrupting the feeding, breeding, and overall fitness of aquatic organisms. These perturbations not only alter species composition but also reshape entire aquatic community structures and biodiversity. Current climate trends indicate that coastal regions are warming more rapidly than deep sea environments, with high-latitude areas experiencing accelerated warming rates compared to lower latitudes. Furthermore, the densely populated East Asian region faces a compounded threat: pollutants generated by intense human activities are exacerbating the pressure of global warming and extreme events, leading to significant declines in fishery resources and pushing endangered aquatic species toward extinction. Therefore, synthesizing the latest scientific knowledge regarding the interactive effects of climate change and human activities on East Asian fish and fisheries is a critical long-term endeavor. Equally important is advancing our understanding of the toxicological impacts posed by emerging pollutants. To address these pressing issues, we seek high-quality papers focusing on climate change, human disturbances, overfishing, and adaptive management strategies in East Asia. We particularly welcome original research, insightful reviews, and visionary perspectives pertaining to the fisheries of China, Japan, and South Korea, among others.
You may choose our Joint Special Issue in Fishes.
Dr. Min Xu
Prof. Haitao Wang
Dr. Teruhisa Komatsu
Prof. Dr. Zengqiang Yin
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- East Asian fisheries
- climate change
- anthropogenic stressors
- adaptive management
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